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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1887-02-18
Having Great larks.

"What was the great racket heard
in your woodshed after you got home
from fi>hing last night?" asked one
Estelline small boy of another. "It
was me swingin' the buggy whip for
fun," the other replied. "But h' ard
somebody jumpin' around, too" "Oh.
that was pa, seeing if he could jump
over the wash boiler and two tubs"
"But who was it yelleds so like thunder"
"Why, every time be made an extra
high jump he would holler kinder in
fun, you know"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1887-02-18
He Was Some Lunatics.

A saloon keeper on Gratiot street
sat at his door the other afternoon
wondering why it was that so many
men in Detroit preferred buttermilk
to beer, when two strangers came a.
long. One of them placed a penny on
the side walk, placed his ri ght heel on
the penny, and then bent over to see
how far he could reach and mark the
aagstone with nail. As he reached
out he lifted his heel off the penny,
and the other man picked up tie coin,
slipped it into his pocket and ~inked
at the saloonist. That's a long
reach," said No. l, as he Strengthened
up. eyes, but you lifted your heel off
the cent" "No, l didn't" Bet you
dollar!" "I'll take it," "Hold on,
shentemens," said the beer seller, as
he rose up; 81 like to make some bets
myself" II bet you So my heel is on
a penny" said No. l. 81 take dot bet
awful queek," replied the saloonist,
and couple of ST. bills were handed
to No. 2. No. l sat down on the
walk, pulled off his shoe and held it
up that the saloon-k keeper might see a
penny screwed fast to the heel. He
replaced his shoe after moment, rose
up and bowed courteously, and the
pair walked off. They were at least
half block away before the victim
recovered sufficiently to say: "Vhell! !
vhell !. pays taxes in two wards und
goes twice to Chicago, but yet vhas
some lunatics who ought to be led a
round NIT r"pe!' !'-Detroit Free
Press.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1887-02-18
CHAPEL POINT MILLS.

TNHE undersigned having rented, thoroughly
i repairtd and rtfurnished the above Mills
are now prepared to receive grist of all kinds.
Wednesdays Of each week for grinding Wheat.
We keep constantly on hand large supply oI
Meal to exchange for Corn. We will serve the
public at any time of day from o clock A. NJ
10 clock P NJ.
SMOOT CROSS, Props
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1887-02-18
DR.. JOHN w. MITCHELL,
DENTIST.
Old No. 100 N. Howard Street,
Now No. 527 N. Howard Street,
BALTIMORE, MD.
Opposite Academyef Music.

I would respectfully ask my Charles county
L friends to call on me v hen requiring dental
work Of any description. have every facility
for doing first class dental work and guarantee
satisfaction in all cases.
DR. ] " MITCHELL. d d S
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-19
Miles of Material.

A Minot correspondent of the Burling-
ton (Dak.) Reporter, says: There is great
activity in each of the various departments
OF railroad. Material for the construction
of the line west from here is arriving at
the rate of Is to 125 carloads per day and
this amount will be increased-with con-
tinued good weather. It's estimated that
about thirty six thousand carloods of ma
terial will be required to build the line
from this point to Great Falls, Montana,
to which place it is the purpose of the
company to lay iron during the present
year Of course, all Of this vast amount of
material will not be unloaded here, but a
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-19
The Fire Laddies.

4 special meeting of the Pioneer Hook
and Ladder company was held on last
Monday evening, at which treasurer A. Z,
Dfclzerman reported that since organizing
he had received into the treasury ss5j3:}is, OF
this $2229.G3 had been paid out, leaving
cash balance on hand of S108.37. On
Tuesday the bell tower was raised by the
boys, the bell for which is on the road oSa
Helena. The wheels, axles and springs
may come any day. 1t is the intention Of
the 1remen to give an entertainment in
the near future. 4 committee to arrange
for the performance has been appointed
and will rustic it forward with dispatch
Another special meeting was held on
Wednesday evening, and further steps
were taken regarding company affairs.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-19
FURIOUS FLAMES.
TIE Residence OF Jos. Je!ica, Entirely
Consumed By Fire, Together
With a Portion OF its
Contents.

Last Tuesday evening about 10 o'clock,
loud cries o. fire! fire! fire!' accompanied
by the sharp report of a revolver, startled
everybody about town and set them to
looking for the cause Of the disturbance.
They were not long kept in ignorance, for
in moment the smothered flames burst
through the roof of the residence of Joseph
Jelica, in the north part of town. By the
time the fire company arrived at the scene,
the entire interior of the main building
was a mass of flames, and past control, and
every effort was directed toward saving
such of the household goods as could be
got at. and confining the flames to the
building. The adjoining house was man
ned by a detachment of the company, and
kept soaked with water. Fortunately there
was no wind, otherwise that whole portion
of town would have been jeaporelized. As
it was the fire was confined to the build
ing, and it was allowed to complete its de-
| struction under guard of a platoon OF fire
men, who watched it until the following
morning.
The origin of the fire is mystery Mr..
| Jelica informs as that himself and family
We're sitting in the kitchen, and becoming
conscious Of the presence OF smoke, he
opened the door leading into the main
part Of the dwelling, when the smoke
rushed out and almost suffocated him. He
Immediately closed the door, and gave the
alarm His loss is entirely covered by in
surance, in Phil Gibson's agency.
| NOTES.
Where was Chief Frame?
| The work of the Fire company, was
commendable. The company to man,
worked like beavers, and although at
disadvantage, they did more than could
reasonable have been expected of them
under the circumstances. There is no oc-
cas;on for personal mention Of any mem
ber of OF the company, as every man did
his duty.
Fortunately no accidents occurred, al
though Phil. Gibson had narrow escape
from being buried beneath falling Chin
ney.
Ike Manery arrived short time after
the alarm was given, with his water wagon
| with the tank loaded.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-19
To the Public.

Anyone who has ever lived in St. Louis
knows that the firm of Mills u AverlI are
recognized as the owners Of the most fash
ionable tailoring establishment in the city.
This firm pays three OF its cutters ten
thousand dollars a piece each. 1t is not
lob house. like most of those represented
in this country are. have samples from
this great house and will take measures
and guarantee as good fit as can be given
by anv tailor in the United States and
charge less for the goods.
p. THOMSON.
Central Ave. Great Falls. tt
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-19
New Market.

P.D. Briggs and Dan Ledgerwood, for
nerly partners in the butcher business
here, started Wednesday morning for
Great Falls, Montana. They go to look
over the country and if satisfactory will
locate.-Parh Rioer (Dak) Gazette.
The gentlemen arrived here last week,
and desires us to state that they will open
a meat, vegetable and produce market in
Huy's building, on Central avenue, about
the 1st Of the coming month.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-19
Central Ave, Great Falls.
Extensive Wheat Culture.

The Townsite Company of Great Falls
commenced sowing wheat on Monday
last. They expect to seed 200 acres in
different places on the benches and pralr-
les. Experiments 50 far made, show that
our prairies and high lands are capable OF
growing large fields OF wheat without II
rigation, and the Townsite Company will
test the question more thoroughly for two
or three years 10 come.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-19

The ladies of the Presbyterian church
intend to give a combination entertain
rnent on Tuesday evening the 29th inst.
The object is toraise the remaining money
required for the chapel organ now on its
way from the east. Some S1Oisyet needed
to clear total cost. From the success Of
their last entertainment they have good
reason to expect large attendance. A
novel addition to the evenings enjoyment
will be basket supper, which it is hoped
will conduce to the sociab!lity Of all. Full
programme next week.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-19
Real Estate Transfers.

Townsite company to Robert Vaughn,
lot 5, block 50 200; lot ), block 312-
ST 800: lot 5, block 368- $500.
Lot I, block 39s, Phelps s. Co. to Fair
fax & Greely-s s., 500.
Lots and 2 in block 314, Townsite 60.
to II. E. Randall $4,000.
Lot Il, block 449, Townsite Co. to Sailor
Whlte-$700.
West ! of lot 1s, block s1a Townsite
Co. to Webster, Dickerman & Co.-s1 900.
All subject to building Improvements.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-19

great deal of it will be, and all of it will
be checked out through the office OF Mr..
Toby at this place. Mr.. G. W. Tobby
has recently been appointed supt. of Con
struction Material, and for his use very
nice offices have been fitted up at the
western end Of the passenger depot, he
also has an assistant Mr. Toby comes
from the Canadian Pacific r. r. where he
occupied similar position to the one he
holds here.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-19
The Saloon Licenses.

The license bill as it was signed By the
governor made the following provisions
as to saloon license:
Saloons not in towns or villages, S10O
per annum.
In towns of 800 inhabitants or less, $3.50.
In towns of 800 or less, $40.
In towns of $500 or less. $500.
In towns Of greater population, $500.
These licenses are payable quarterly in
advance.
The law goes into effect on July /.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-19
The "Fern."

Col. Wheeler has letter from DR..
Davidson, Of Twin Bridges, stating that
the machinery for the steamer Fern will
leave st. Paul for Townsend on the 18th.
It will be put in Immediately and the
boat will be ready to make its trial trip by
the first of May.-Herald.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-19
Meat and Vegetable Market.

The Excelsior Meat Co., is the style of a
firm which has opened in Wren's building
on 1st Ave. south meat and vegetable mar.
keith which they will keep at all times a
bountiful supply of meats. During the
season they will also handle green vege-
tables.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-19
Stout cam.

The business announcement Of Messrs
Henry s Randall, law attorneys and bro
kers. will be found on another page OF this
issue. AS land attorneys they make q
strong team, and by combination of other
firms. are able to carry contest to the
highest tribunal at Washington at mini
mum cost to their clients.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-19

The increasing attendance upon this
course is most encouraging, and there is
abundant reason why the temporary
church project should receive substantial
support, as with larger population and
finer weather, the present accommodation
will be much too limited.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-19
Recovering.

Thos. Moore the man who was wounded
by the explosion on the railroad last week
is doing excellently. His injuries are
chiefly about his head and eyes. He will
not however lose his sight, though he win
probably bear the marks Of his injuries
for life.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-19
Casual.

"Do you know" said prominent COW
man to me one day this week, ''that a
great many cattle are now dying from the
effects of thawing of the fat which sur
round their kidneys, which froze during
the intense cold last winter. I killed
a reasonably fat cow recently. and
found the fat along her back frozen, and
since then have noticed that number Of
fat cattle have died since the warm wealth
er set in. You may think | am joshing,
but am not it is a fact"
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-19
a New Road District.

At the last meeting Of the county com
missioners, Great Falls road district No.
5, was created, and Joseph Herring ap-
pointed supervisor. The lines bounding
the district are: North and west, Mis-
souri, river; south, county line; east, Belt
creek to its mouth
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-19
Religious Notes.

Divine service will be held in the school
house tomorrow morning at Il o'clock /;
subject, "How are the Mighty Fallen"
After services the members Of the Presby
terian church and congregation will be
requested to remain to transact important
and imperative business.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-19

I went up the river with numerous 9th
ers last Sunday, to take a look at the ice
gorge which formed near Jimmy East
mans ranch, and extended up the river
for several miles. 1t was an unpleasant
sight. Upon its bosom were countless rail
road ties and saw logs. The awful power
of an ice gorge can only be appreciated
when it is in motion. Then its power is
manifest. Heavy tirabers will be snap
ped in twain, or twisted into fantastic
shapes.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-19
Chief Appointed.

Ell. Roberts, civil engineer, formerly
of Billings. has been appointed chief en-
gineer in the construction of the Manitoba
road from Minot, Dakota, to Great Falls,
Montana.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-19
Notice.

Phil. Gibson has moved his office into
the room occupied by Harris the clothier,
awaiting the completion Of Phelps build
ing. in which he will have elegant apart
ments. u
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-19
Merchant Tailoring,

am now showing the finest and nobby-
est line of samples for custom suits in the
territory Perfect fit guaranteed. Call
and examine samples, prices, etc.
If HARRIS THE CIoTHIER.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-19
SYNOPSIS OF THE LAWS ENACTED
BY THE LATE LEGISLATURE.

ed by the governor during the whole ses
sion.
COUNCIL.
Kennedy's election law.
Giving the public administrator prefer
ence over other creditors.
kennedy's printing law, requiring the
publication by the treasurer of all licenses
issued, and also the proceedings OF the
commissioners, who are authorized to con-
tract with papers to do the same.
Repeating the section which limits cor
porations to GAO acres Of land. :.
Relating to the manner Of paying jurors
and witnesses.
Creating the county Of Park.
Collins bill relating to the punishment
of persons bringing stolen property from
another state, territory or country.
Collins banking bill.
Kennedy's bill providing territorial
board Of arbitration to settle the differ
ences between employers and employees.
the governor appointing R. A. Eddy of
Missoula. W. ]. Penrose OF Butte, and NJ.
v Kirtley of Helena.
Sutherlin's arnor culture bill.
Relating to the adoption of children.
For the relief Of Samuel Snyder, asses
sor Of Meagher county.
Preventing the making Of false ped;-
grees of stock.
Increasing the salaries of territorial
auditor and treasurer to s2,509 each.
Authorizing the district court to change
the names of persons and places.
Providing who may and who may not
adopt children.
Thompson's revenue law, to take effect
December !, 1887, making a complete
change in the system of assessment of
property and collection of taxes, and pro
viding for territorial board Of eQualiza-
ton for the assessment Of railroads and to
equalize the assessment on stock, real es-
tate, etc.
Authorizing the governor and territorial
superintendent Of pubic instruction to
maintain school for q longer term than
now provided By Law at territorial ey-
pense.
Prohibiting the sale of liquor within
two miles of railros under course of
construction.
Kennedy's marriage law, requiring a
license, that minors obtain the consent Of
their parents, and forbidding the marriage
of first cousins.
The militia law.
The municipal incorporation act.
The suppression of diseases among
sheep.
Giving the inmates Of the insane asylum
postal rights, etc.
Requiring the owners of barbed wire
fences to keep them in repair
e Authorizing the governor . restore the
rights Of citizenship 10 discharged con
victs.
Authorizing the governor to discharge
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Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-19

Sunday school at 2 p. NJ; "come and
see." Sabbath evening aervice at 7:3o
o'clock subject, lecture Ill upon the book
Of Daniel "The Kings Dream or Mystery
and Revelation'
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-19

The TRIBUNE is steadily going to the
front, and is much sought after by persons
in other localities The subscription list
has increased twenty five since the first of
the month; nearly half of these have been
added during the past week.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-19

I met gentleman who has been q
hanger-on during the session just adjourn
ed He was telling me about Todd, one
Of the supes Of the lower house, who, he
said, would have been fred bodily from
the house had the session lasted ten days
longer, owing to his disagreeable officious-
ness. He said Todd swelled around like
a big fat toad, sticking his nose into every
ones business, and not attending to his
own
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-19

W. NJ. Cairns, general manager of the
telegraph company, returned on Thursday
from his Assinaboine trip. He reports
the roads good and business looking up.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-19

The Pioneer Club held a social dance
on St. Patrick's night at Spitzley 6 Ring
wald's, which was most enjoyable affair,
and was we'll patroniZed.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-19

The lower ferry boat is hauled up on the
side Of the river undergoing re-
pairs.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-19

The stage coaches from Helena are now
bringing the mail nearly on time.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-19

Hamilton & Eaton are having an ar
tesian well bored alongside their stable.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-19

Visitors from the east continue to arrive
daily, and are all we'll pleased with Great
Falls. Many Of them will take up their
residence here.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-19

The excavation for the Park hotel an
mex foundation is proceeding steadily.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-19

Great Falls will soon have a telegraph
office The arrangements are completed.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-19

Cattlemen are looking happy and report
that no such losses as were predicted have
occurred.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-19

Now that spring has come our citizens
have their doors open and their windows
raised SO as to fully enjoy the delicious
weather.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-19

Great f1ocks Of wild geese are daily to
be seen flying northward.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-19
PRESBYTERIAN Concert and Social.

The law goes into effect on July /.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-28
The Poor Boy at Barvprd:

Boston Letter to the Chicago Trbune.l
Far different are the circumstances
under which the poyerty-stricken Fresh
man with an allowance OF 5000 enters
upon his academic career. lie "rOoms
in College House-a tUmblc-down, I'M
comfortable barracks across the street
from the Yard. His apartment is I'M
heated and ill-furnished. The atmos-
pherc, though cold, is one
OF hard study. The young men
in whose company he is thrown
have come to the university, like himself,
to work. They are not frivolous. They
have no money to frivol upon. Many OF
them, being driven by necessity to take
q serious view of eXistence--seek consO-
lation in religion. In this subject, | may
as well remark parenthetically, Mr. Cor
gus Midas. Jr.. and his friends exhibit
little or no interest. II IS IN College
House that the headquarters OF the evan
gclical persuasion at Harvard are inyaria-
bly, found.
Once identified with this laborious
element the youth becomes known con-
temptuouslyasa "dig "anda "gund -
in other words, a person whose exces-
siye industry ronders him sociallyineliei-
bic. He''ieeds" no otherword will justly
express tat Memorial Hall, with GOO
Others, at $3.50 per week. at such a
price supposed to be net cost, with no
rent to pay-the food, supplied thus by
wholesale, ought to be OF super
lative quality as a matter OF fact,
it is wretchcd. So-half-staryed
and quite frozen-he goes through four
dreary years of scholastic training, at
the end of which he receives q degree OF
A. b., after delivering, in shabby coat,
before large and cultivated audience
an Grafton upon the advantages OF a
Liberal Education" He would have
less to say did he know OF what small
value a college diploma really is to the
young man who hes to struggle for his
bread and butter in an unsympathetlc
world,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-28
Rio,ous Graui,e.worhcss
By tolegrnnh 10 the ni.natcn.l


ST.. PAUL, MINI, December GA
Pioneer Press special from Duluth SAYS
that from $50 to l75 employees of the
Minnesota Granite Works, at Honesdale.
now on strike FOR back pay, are rioting.
James Lester, the telegraph operator at
honesdalc, wires: The rioters have
gained possession of the telegraph Office.
l have now revolver ON each side
OF my head. They have demanded
the money in the safe and are
trying to open it," Here the message
stopped and nothing has been heard
since. There was less than 500 in the
safe. Deputy-Sheriff Free, of Tower,
lett with posse of twenty men this af-
ternoon to quell the riot. The strikers
have been getting ont granite for the
new Auditorium building ut Chicago.
The laborcrs are mainly Hungarians and
Bohemians, and form almost the total
population of Honesdale. They are said
to be drunk.